Macron accepts French PM's resignation
Gabriel Attal and his government have resigned

What happened
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government resigned on Tuesday, but will stay on as caretakers until a new cabinet is appointed following snap legislative elections that delivered no outright winner.
Who said what
A broad left-green alliance — called New Popular Front (NFP) — won the most seats in the final round of voting, but "has been scrambling" to find a consensus candidate for prime minister, said France 24. The alliance has been "marred by infighting" since its election win earlier this month, said the BBC.
NFP members have publicly voiced frustration over the stalemate. Leftist deputy François Ruffin called the divisions "shameful," while green politician Sandrine Rousseau said the alliance's inability to agree on a prime minister made her "very angry."
What next?
Attal and his ministers will continue to deal with day-to-day business as a caretaker government. Part of their role will be to ensure the Olympics, which start July 26, run smoothly. But they cannot submit new laws to parliament or make any major changes, experts say.
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Arion McNicoll is a freelance writer at The Week Digital and was previously the UK website’s editor. He has also held senior editorial roles at CNN, The Times and The Sunday Times. Along with his writing work, he co-hosts “Today in History with The Retrospectors”, Rethink Audio’s flagship daily podcast, and is a regular panellist (and occasional stand-in host) on “The Week Unwrapped”. He is also a judge for The Publisher Podcast Awards.
-
Fit for a king: must-visit palaces around the UK
The Week Recommends Our pick of the nation’s most magnificent residences for nobles and royals
-
Is Andy Burnham making a bid to replace Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Mayor of Manchester on manoeuvres but faces a number of obstacles before he can even run
-
Christian Brückner: why prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case can refuse Met interview
The Explainer International letter of request rejected by 49-year-old convicted rapist as he prepares to walk free
-
Nadine Menendez gets 4.5 years in bribery case
Speed Read Menendez's husband was previously sentenced to 11 years in prison
-
Koreans detained in US Hyundai raid return home
Speed Read Over 300 Koreans were detained at the plant last week
-
Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for coup attempt
Speed Read Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to stay in power following his 2022 election loss
-
Former top FBI agents sue, claiming Trump purge
Speed Read The agents alleged they were targeted by a “campaign of retribution”
-
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at 31
Speed Read Kirk was holding a debate session at Utah Valley University
-
Judge lets Cook stay at Fed while appealing ouster
Speed Read Trump had attempted to fire Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud
-
'Who can save France now?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
-
Why can't France hold on to its prime ministers?
Today's Big Question Spiralling debt, ageing population and cultural refusal to accept budget cuts – despite high welfare spending – have been turbocharged by Emmanuel Macron